Dry skin: Prone to *wrinkles & fine lines.* Lack of *moisturizer* Dry skin care: *Cleansing* & moisturizer is necessary. Cream based cleanser should be used for young skin & lotion oil based should be used after the age of 30. Remedy dry skin: Yellow ochre or gram flour mixed with milk should be used, do not use soap. *Dry hair* home remedy: Use yellow ochre Summer dry skin: In summer one bucket cold water & one spoon of olive oil or any baby oil.

	Dry skin diet: High proteins, pulses, beans, iron, spinach, green vegetables, lots of liquid after every one hour, avoid alcohol, use curd, can use aerated drink but not more. WHITE HEADS: Are due to lack of water, acidity also. Toxins are not clearing away.

OILY SKIN: No wrinkles, no spots & blemishes. Prone to pimples, scars & sweating. *Black head* problem. Should keep the skin clean because it attracts pollution. Oily skin care: Use water based *cleanser* to clean the skin. Do not use astringent based *cleanser* otherwise it will make the skin dry. *Moisturizer* should also be water based. Scrub is also necessary. Always use herbal or natural products, they do not have side effects.
Oily skin diet: 10-12 glasses of water. Less of greasy or oily food & no fried food & less spicy food should be eaten. Eat more fruits, juice, green leafy vegetables, No aerated or soft drinks, should avoid it. Have lemon water more. Aerated drinks should not be given to hyper child.

COMBINATION SKIN: T- ZONE: Part dry & part greasy. Combination skin care On dry patch less of cleaning & on oily part more of it. Moisturizer: Less on dry & more on oily part.

Skin Pigmentation, Melamine; Use sun protective every time going out in dry hours. Use moisturizer after 10-15 minutes of sun block. WATER PARK: Moisturizer & than sun protective.

Sensitive skin: Eruptions occur by using creams & lotion rashes. Sensitive skin care product: Products used should be mild, tested & natural. Without perfumed products should be used, do not use scrubs. Make a point of choosing mild, soap-free and fragrance-free *cleansing products.* These are designed to gently clean without removing the essential oils that keep skin soft and healthy. If your skin is sensitive you should avoid cleansing grains, brushes and loofahs. Instead, choose specially formulated, non-irritating liquid cleansers, or even hard-milled soaps, which often work very well for cleaning sensitive skin. Stay away from *skin care* products containing exfoliants. These products remove dead skin cells, but for some they may also cause irritation, redness and discomfort. Cure for dry skin: Do not use scrubs. Once in 10 days , just to remove dead cells. MILD SCRUB: Yellow ochre & small grained pulse. Open pore: They are due to excessive cold & hot. Do not ever use steam. Acne and sensitive skin Avoid chocolates, tea, coffee, soft drinks, fried food especially before & during periods. Lots of water keeps skin clear. Before sleeping *clean your skin.* Mix yellow ochre & water. Apply this paste on face daily. Wash off after getting dry. Facial: Go in for the right technique not to expensive parlors. Sensitive skins should use without boiled milk for massaging skin. Massage should not be for more than 15 minutes, otherwise the skin gets pulled. Cleansing skin care: *Moisturizer* should be an essential part of your beauty kit. It is a protector against pollution. It replaces the moisture from the skin due to washing. Moisture should also be used at the front & back of your neck always. Can be applied by finger tips & also by cotton pads. Use it before sunscreen. Every time before *makeup* always use moisturizer but give a gap of 10-15 minutes in between. Cleaning: Do not use soap again & again, not even for oily skin. *Cleaning* should be 2-3 times a day. Don't rough treat the skin with sponges. Never rub the face with towel. Just dab it. It pulls the skin & extracts oil from the skin. How to keep a clean face? NEEDS: Bands, cotton balls, sponge, face wash, face mask, without boiled milk, massage cream. (a) Put a band to cover your hair, from your forehead. (b) Wet cotton pads & squeeze them. (c) Put without boiled milk on it & apply on all over you face. (d) Apply on all over your face in equal amount with wet cotton pads. (e) Can also apply with finger tips & rub with wet cotton pads. (f) Movements should be upwards delicately around the eyes otherwise there will be fine lines there. How to determine your skin type? Not sure of your skin type? Try this simple test. About 15 minutes after washing your face and patting it dry, press lens-cleaning paper on different parts of your face. In those areas where you produce a lot of oil, the paper will stick or pick up oil. If it doesn't stick anywhere, you have dry skin. If it only sticks on your forehead, nose and chin, you have normal or combination skin. If it sticks everywhere, you have oily skin. Skin Bleaching: Never go in for electrolysis or thermolysis on face. In bleaching ammonia should be taken one pinch & not more than that. Much of ammonia burns the skin.
Cause of dark circle: They are due to (a) Not good diet. (b) Not sleeping properly. (c) Hereditary (d) Tension How to get rid of dark circle under eye? Extract the cucumber juice. Take cotton pads. Dip the cotton pads in cucumber juice. Lay down on the bed & close your *eyes.* Put the cotton pad on your eyes for 15-20 minutes. Do it regularly for two months.

CLEANSER: *CLEANSER:* For removing stale makeup & dead skin. Oil: For above 30 years. Cream:25-50 years of age for *dry skin;* usually used in winters. Lotion: Young skin. Jell and soap: Oily skin Toner: Freshness tonic for normal to *dry skin.* Astringent: Greasy & oily skin. Moisturizer: Balancing cream. Helps to protect water contents from skin. It is used especially for dry & sensitive skin. Night cream: can be used at any age for *dry skin* at night. Eye cream: To remove eye makeup especially water proof *mascara.* Scrubs: Contains grains & granules, *removes black heads* & dead cells.

Fact about skin

The skin you see is actually dead skin cells. These cells are continually flaking off - in fact, you lose about 35,000 dead skin cells each minute. In the course of a year, you'll shed around four kilograms of skin cells. It contributes to the dust in the air, in your house, so get out the vacuum!

Can you increase your collagen levels? ...

Can skin care products actually boost your collagen levels? Collagen, which keeps our skin looking young, can be enhanced or boosted by skin care products that contain retinoids. The concentrations required generally mean that these will be prescription products.

Free radical anti oxidant

Give your skin the benefits of antioxidants. We've all read about the importance of consuming foods high in antioxidants to promote health. But skin care products containing antioxidants can also combat the "free radical cells" that are thought to be involved in various types of skin damage.

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